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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar celebrated
The 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, who ruled over Malwa territory within the Maratha Confederacy from 1767 to 1795 – was celebrated by the BJP Mahila Morcha here on Wednesday. The party's Mahila Morcha president C. Manjula, highlighted the enduring legacy of the 18th century ruler and described her as a role model for women's leadership and administration. Speaking at the event, Manjula praised Ahilyabai Holkar for her visionary leadership, stating that she invoked spiritual energy and administered the kingdom for 30 years with dedication and discipline and remains a role model for women in administration even in present times. Ms. Manjula spoke at length on the rejuvenation of major temples that was undertaken by Ahilyabai Holkar. ''She reinstalled and consecrated the Jyotirlinga at Somnath, Kashi, and other places, helped rebuild temples and other religious infrastructure across India'', said Ms. Manjula. Citing history, she said it was Ahilyabai Holkar who launched Maheshwari sarees which gave livelihood to artisans and weavers. Her initiatives and administrative measures ensured empowerment of women, and that is what constitutes Nari Shakti, said Ms. Manjula, who took a dig at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's guarantee schemes. ''Ahilyabai Holkar empowered women while in the guise of helping the women, the Karnataka Government was making women dependent on freebies'', said She also touched upon the BJP's record on women's empowerment and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced 33 per cent reservation for women in the Parliament. Besides, the women's self-help groups receive microfinance support from the Government without any collateral and women are being crowned as 'Lakhpati Didis''. The microfinance without entailing any collateral ranges from Rs.50,000 to over Rs.2 lakh and the turnover by enterprises run by women's self-help groups have crossed Rs.500 crore, said She said just as Ahilyabai Holkar should be a source of inspiration for women, the maharani of Mysuru Kempananjamani, who pledged family jewellery to fund the construction of the Krishnaraja Sagar dam, should also be eulogized. ''They are our real inspiration and role models and not those promoting reels and memes on social media'', said Ms. Manjula. Former MLA and BJP unit president L. Nagendra, among others were present.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi BJP launches ‘Sindoor Yatra' in memory of Pahalgam victims
NEW DELHI: Hundreds of women joined the BJP's 'Sindoor Yatra' in Connaught Place on Monday to praise the armed forces for their recent strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan. CM Rekha Gupta, former Union minister Smriti Irani, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat and Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva walked in the march, which was organised by the party's Mahila Morcha. The chief minister said the yatra was more than a ritual; it was a heartfelt tribute from the women of India to the armed forces. Through Operation Sindoor, she said, Indian soldiers had protected the honour of the country's daughters and sisters by destroying terrorist bases in Pakistan. 'On behalf of all the women of India, I thank our armed forces and salute their unmatched bravery,' she added. Participants marched under tight security while patriotic songs such as 'Mera Rang De Basanti Chola' and 'Meri Jaan Tiranga Hai' played in the background. 'Operation Sindoor is not just a mission but a message,' Smriti Irani told reporters. 'If terrorists target our daughters, the Indian armed forces will defend them. We bow to the women whose husbands and sons guard our borders, and we salute our soldiers. The Prime Minister has vowed that India will never bend or break.' The armed forces launched missile strikes on May 7 against nine terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, including Jaish‑e‑Mohammad's base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar‑e‑Taiba's headquarters in Muridke. Operation Sindoor came two weeks after 26 civilians were killed in Pahalgam. Yatra a tribute to armed forces: Chief Minister the chief minister said the yatra was more than a ritual; it was a heartfelt tribute from the women of India to the armed forces. Indian soldiers had protected the honour of the country's daughters and sisters by destroying terrorist bases in Pakistan. 'On behalf of all the women of India, I thank our armed forces and salute their unmatched bravery,' she added. Participants marched under tight security.
Hans India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
If India is attacked, we will not just light candles, we will launch Brahmos
Hyderabad: Union Minister and BJP Telangana State President G Kishan Reddy said that if India is attacked, 'We will not just light candles, but will launch Brahmos,' and urged everyone to participate in the 'Tiranga Rally' held at Hyderabad's Tank Bund on May 17, regardless of political affiliations. Speaking at the Mahila Morcha meeting on Thursday, he emphasised the importance of making the rally a success in support of the Indian soldiers who are defending the country and to honour their sacrifices. He remarked, 'We have witnessed the unbearable pain of wives who have lost their husbands in front of their eyes. This is why a strong response was necessary against Pakistan.' The Union Minister highlighted the significant success of India's 'Operation Sindoor,' which was executed without any loss of innocent lives. He noted that India has showcased its military prowess through advanced technological capabilities, making a memorable impression on the world. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor have received strong support from the 1.4 billion people of India. Reddy clarified that India is not fighting against the Pakistani Army but against terrorists. Prime Minister Modi has declared that the objective is to eliminate terrorist groups completely. He underscored that Operation Sindoor is not yet finished and emphasised that there is no reason to remain silent as long as Pakistan supports terrorist activities or attempts to disrupt Tiranga Rally, G Kishan Reddy, Operation Sindoor, India-Pakistan Relations, BrahMos Missile, National SecurityIndian unity.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Woman BJP cadre beheaded by armed gang in Thanjavur
Trichy: A 38-year-old woman BJP functionary was murdered and beheaded by an armed gang near Thanjavur on Monday night. Three people, including her stepson, surrendered in Madurai on Tuesday confessing to the crime. Incidentally, the victim, B Saranya, was arrested for hurling footwear at minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan's car near Madurai in 2022. However, Thanjavur SP R Rajaram told TOI that the murder was the result of a domestic dispute and had no political angle to who hailed from Madurai, was Mahila Morcha organiser and its former district secretary. She was living with her second husband, Balan, in Udayasuriyapuram village near Pattukottai in Thanjavur after her first husband, Shanmugasundaram, passed away. Her two sons were also staying with them. The couple ran a travel service and a photocopy shop near 9pm on Monday, Saranya closed her shop and was walking home through Kadai Theru when an armed gang obstructed her. They assaulted her with weapons, beheaded her, and fled. On realising that Saranya had not yet returned, her family went in search of her. They found her body a few metres away from the house. Police sent Saranya's body to Pattukottai General Hospital for autopsy. On Tuesday, three people, B Kapilan, Parthiban and Gugan, surrendered at a court in Madurai, owning up to the to police, Kapilan was the son of Balan from his first marriage. "Saranya was opposed to dividing her husband's assets and allocating a part of it to his son Kapilan. Kapilan was upset with his stepmother's actions. Hence, he murdered her with the aid of two friends," SP Rajaram said. He said a team has been sent to Madurai to take custody of the suspects. In 2022, Saranya was among nine people arrested for hurling a slipper at the vehicle of minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan's car near Pudupatti. She was later released on shock over the murder, BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan, MLA, said crimes against women in Tamil Nadu are rising by the day. "The incident shows that criminals do not fear the Dravidian Model govt. What will be the response of the Chief Minister, who said he will deal with crimes with an 'iron hand," she said in her post on X.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP steps up its Waqf Act outreach campaign in U.P.
: The Bharatiya Janata Party is pushing its pro-Waqf Amendment Act 2025 campaign forward in Uttar Pradesh, holding statewide outreach programme to convince the minorities that the legislation is the need of the hour and not against the interests of the Muslims. Union minister for parliamentary affairs and minority affairs Kiren Rijiju is expected to participate in one such programme in Lucknow on May 9. The BJP has been running the Waqf Sudhar Janjagran Abhiyan from April 20 in the state with the help of its frontal organisations like the Minority Morcha, Mahila Morcha and the Yuva Morcha. Besides ministers in the BJP government, party office bearers, MPs and MLAs have been tasked with reaching out to the youngsters, women and other members of the minority community to make them understand the benefits and the need of the Waqf Amendment Act. Disclosing more details about the campaign, UP chief of the BJP Minority Morcha Kunwar Basit Ali said, 'Workshops for the Waqf Amendment Act have been held across districts in the state so far. We are also running Waqf Sudhar Janjagran Abhiyan in districts where one minister and one member of the minority community is going among the people. This has been held in more than 30 districts so far. The rest will also be covered soon.' 'Soon, we will start our programmes district-wise. It will be called Alpsankhyak Prabuddh Samvad, in which the responsibility for calling people will be with the local MLA. In parliamentary constituencies, it will be done by the MPs. In constituencies, where our candidate couldn't win, the responsibility will be given to the MP or MLA candidate who had contested,' Basit Ali added. 'This time, the BJP Mahila Morcha is also entrusted with the responsibility of holding these Janjagran programmes and get at least 100 women from the minority community to the programme. In every assembly constituency, the Mahila Morcha has been given a target to reach out to at least 500 people. Similarly, the BJP Yuva Morcha will contact youth from the minority community and educate them about the details and benefits of the Waqf Amendment Act. Posters, pamphlets and booklets have also been issued by the party which will be distributed in these outreach programmes.' The pamphlets and booklets explain what the Waqf Amendment Act is and mention its key points. The booklets have pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior BJP leaders. They highlight how a CWC report in 2018 indicated that Waqf has eight lakh acres of land with an approximate value of ₹10 lakh crore. The booklet also talks about how Waqf has 'looted' the Muslim community. It also mentions an alleged land scam in Karnataka Waqf Board by Congress leaders and carries a picture of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Kunwar Basit Ali also said the BJP members will reach out to social media influencers, prominent people of the minority community, doctors, madrasa administrators and engineers. 'Along with this, central ministers will also participate in these outreach programmes. On May 9, 2025, Union minister for parliamentary affairs and minority affairs Kiren Rijiju will participate in this outreach programme and will meet members of the minority community, which can be even Jain, Parsi, Sikh or Christian community (members). He will also hold a meeting with the Muslims community representatives and address a press conference in this regard,' added Basit Ali who was on his way to Bulandshahr for a similar programme.
